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In 1983 Paul Bowen and Tim Prince, on behalf of the Royal International Air Tattoo, inaugurated Flying
Scholarships for the Disabled to perpetuate the indomitable spirit of air ace Group Captain Sir Douglas
Bader. After losing both legs in an accident, Sir Douglas persisted in his efforts against all odds to
resume his flying career with the Royal Air Force. He went on to achieve fame in World War II as a fighter
pilot and gifted leader and pursued his talent for flying into a long and successful civilian career.
Sir Douglas was a dedicated supporter of disabled people to whom he set a great example of courage
and determination. He personally devoted much time to encouraging countless people to come to terms
with their physical disabilities.
From 1976, until his death in 1982, he was President of The Royal International Air Tattoo and was an
inspiration to the many volunteers committed to raising funds for the relief of hardship and distress
amongst past and present members of the Royal Air Force and their dependents.
Scholarships for the Disabled to perpetuate the indomitable spirit of air ace Group Captain Sir Douglas
Bader. After losing both legs in an accident, Sir Douglas persisted in his efforts against all odds to
resume his flying career with the Royal Air Force. He went on to achieve fame in World War II as a fighter
pilot and gifted leader and pursued his talent for flying into a long and successful civilian career.
Sir Douglas was a dedicated supporter of disabled people to whom he set a great example of courage
and determination. He personally devoted much time to encouraging countless people to come to terms
with their physical disabilities.
From 1976, until his death in 1982, he was President of The Royal International Air Tattoo and was an
inspiration to the many volunteers committed to raising funds for the relief of hardship and distress
amongst past and present members of the Royal Air Force and their dependents.
For more information, go to the Flying Scholarships for the disabled website.
Select the following external link:
[ www.toreachforthesky.org.uk/index.htm ]
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Applicants, former scholars, selection panel members at the 2008 final selection board held in April 2008 at RAF Cranwell